HIST 1221

Post-Confederation Canadian History

3.0 Credits

Description

Students are provided a general chronological overview of Canadian history since 1867,
concentrating on the main lines of political, social, and economic development. Students analyze
important and controversial issues and events, such as the Riel Rebellion, the economic policies
initiated by the Macdonald government, Canada's shift from a rural to an urban society, the
effects of the two World Wars on Canada, the Great Depression, the social problems created by
rapid industrialization, relations between English and French Canadians, and provincial demands
for autonomy.

Delivery Methods

Web, self-paced

Prerequisites

None.

Exclusion Requisites

HIST 1220: History of Canada, 1867 to the Present.

Objectives

The main purpose of HIST 1221 is to enable you to understand the main trends--political,
economic, social, and cultural--in modern Canadian history, and to recognize their effects on the
lives of Canadian people. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

Trace and analyze the political history of Canada since 1867.

Explain the economic and social transformation of post-Confederation Canada and its effects
on various social groups and classes.

Trace Canada's changing relationships with Britain and the United States since
Confederation.

Describe the political, economic, and social impact of two world wars on Canada.

Analyze the transformation of modern Quebec and the implications for Canada as a whole.

Evaluate the impact of regionalism on Canada's development.

Assess the significance of immigration and settlement for Canada since 1867.

Analyze the history of women and labour in post-Confederation Canada.

Trace and analyze the status of Aboriginal Canadians since Confederation.

Describe the cultural development of modern Canada.

Course Outline

HIST 1221: Post-Confederation Canadian History includes the following 12 units:

Additional Requirements

Computer with Internet is required for this course.

Open Learning Faculty Member

An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Primary communication is
through the "mail" tool in the Learning Environment or by phone. Students will receive the
necessary contact information when starting the course.

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on
the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.